Patient's question:
Is masturbation without benefits?Doctor's answer:
Hello,1. Masturbation is a severely damaging act to the body and spirit. The "essence" consumed by masturbation is the life-giving source and blood-creating essence stored in the kidneys, which are connected to the marrow and brain marrow. Excessive consumption of essence can lead to hollow marrow, brain marrow, premature aging and early death of life, with extreme physical weakness being a secondary manifestation.
2. The human body is nourished by blood and qi, which come from food. Unconsumed blood and qi transform into essence during deep sleep and are stored in the kidneys, sealed within the bones for future needs. If consumption is low and savings are high, it is the guarantee of longevity and health; if consumption is high and savings are low, it is the premise of aging and a short life. Both masturbation and sexual activity manifest as the consumption of essence, and the excessive accumulation of this consumption indicates a decline in quality of life and an early end to the life journey.
3. Masturbation not only damages the body's vitality but also harms the emotions, causing mental fatigue, weak willpower, indecisiveness, procrastination, irritability, and suspicion and fear. When facing matters, one may either rush forward or retreat, lacking patience, perseverance, and the confidence and courage to succeed. All of these are the result of insufficient essence that cannot transform into qi.
4. Masturbation also affects intelligence. Long-term masturbation significantly damages memory and thinking ability, with a lack of motivation in learning and a rapid decline in academic performance being the most obvious manifestations. This is the result of insufficient essence that cannot transform into qi, and qi deficiency that cannot transform into spirit.
5. The uncontrolled and rampant nature of masturbation is related to the misguidance of Western medical theories. Even middle school physiology textbooks claim that moderate masturbation is beneficial to health, stating that essence is merely a small amount of protein and a large amount of water.